Storms can be fire too!

8/4/2020 (Permalink)

Fire season is upon us! SERVPRO® of Camarillo is here and ready to help you if a fire storm breaks out.

A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said Monday. The vehicle spewed burning carbon from its exhaust system, igniting several fires Friday on Oak Glen Road in Cherry Valley. 

The blaze began as two adjacent fires in a rural area near the city of Beaumont, about 85 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Flames raced along brushy ridge tops and came close to houses while firefighters attacked from the ground and air. One home and two outbuildings were destroyed, California fire officials said. No injuries were reported.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-fire-southern-california-diesel-vehicle-malfunction/